It is declared to be the public policy of the State of Georgia to preserve, protect, and improve air quality and to control emissions to prevent the significant deterioration of air quality and to attain and maintain ambient air quality standards so as to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare consistent with providing for maximum employment and full industrial development of the state.
History. Code 1933, 88-901, enacted by Ga. L. 1967, p. 581, § 1; Ga. L. 1978, p. 275, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 918, § 2; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2886, § 1.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 12 - Conservation and Natural Resources
Chapter 9 - Prevention and Control of Air Pollution
§ 12-9-2. Declaration of Public Policy
§ 12-9-4. Designation of Division as Agency to Administer Article
§ 12-9-5. Powers and Duties of Board of Natural Resources as to Air Quality Generally
§ 12-9-6. Powers and Duties of Director as to Air Quality Generally
§ 12-9-8. Renewal or Revision of Permit
§ 12-9-9. Notice Requirements for Permit Applications and Actions Regarding Permits
§ 12-9-10. Permit Related Fees; Costs of Public Notice
§ 12-9-11. Inspections and Investigations
§ 12-9-13. Proceedings for Enforcement
§ 12-9-15. Hearing; Judicial Review
§ 12-9-16. Hearings and Review
§ 12-9-17. Legal Assistance by Attorney General
§ 12-9-18. Powers of Governor as to Air Quality Control Generally
§ 12-9-19. Protection of Confidential Information Obtained by Division
§ 12-9-20. Continuation in Effect of Rules, Regulations, and Permits
§ 12-9-22. Noncompliance Penalties
§ 12-9-23. Civil Penalties; Procedures for Imposing Penalties
§ 12-9-24. Criminal Penalties; Evidence; Affirmative Defenses